West Molesey drug dealer sentenced to 11 years in prison

A West Molesey man, Atthasat Chanamklang, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis.

Today (12 January) at Winchester Crown Court, Chanamklang, born on 14/06/1992, was sentenced after pleading guilty to the possession and supply of cannabis and being found guilty by jury of the supply of cocaine.

Officers acted on intelligence and conducted a warrant at his home in July of last year. During the search, his phone was discovered and it contained numerous messages that referenced the wholesale purchase and onward supply of kilos worth of cocaine and cannabis. It also referenced him having people supplying drugs for him across North Surrey and London.

Chanamklang was subsequently arrested and charged with the drugs offences that same day. He was remanded to prison awaiting trial.

Acting Police Sergeant Benjamin Deacon, the investigating officer, said: “Drug dealers not only believe they are above the law, but they also think that they are a step ahead of police and too smart to be caught. Whilst they might enjoy freedom and profit from their crimes for a short while, we will catch them. This case is a perfect example of that.

“Astoundingly, Mr Chanamklang was on probationary licence at the time of the offending, so it is disappointing to see that he learned nothing from his previous incarceration and chose not to take advantage of his second chance.

“For officers investigating this kind of offending information provided by members of the public is crucial. Whether through 101, our website, or anonymously Crimestoppers every bit of information helps to convict criminals.”